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When it comes to entry doors, insulated steel is still king. Yet wood, whether in its natural form or fiberglass replicate, continues to make headway. There is an “emphasis on natural materials…and the influence of nature” that’s driving homeowner purchases, says Keith Juhola, vice president, sales and marketing, ODL Inc.
What’s also trending in entry doors? To hear...more »

“We’re seeing a shift from need-based repairs to things that will improve the look of the home,” said Chris Klein, CEO of Fortune Brands Home & Security, which includes Therma Tru, Simonton Windows, and Fypon, at the recent 2014 International Builders Show. And, it seems that many homeowners are starting their improvements at the front door.
Manufacturers are responding with...more »

Homeowners willing to embrace energy-efficient windows and doors…if the price is right

Ask a half-dozen window and door manufacturers what defines a green product and you’re likely to receive as many different answers. What they all seem to agree on, however, is that residential customers— while increasingly open to green, and specifically energy-efficient, designs— are sensitive to cost increases unaccompanied by perceived value.
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On the “what’s in and what’s out” list for homeowners, naked window exteriors are definitely “out,” according to Fypon, the manufacturer of synthetic millwork and trim products. Easy-to-install decorative accents like mouldings, window crossheads and shutters are now on the “in” list.
Installing crossheads and other window surround...more »

Win-Door North America celebrated its 18th anniversary November 6-8, 2012, at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, where show officials reported an increase in attendance and exhibitors by 15-20 percent. Read an overview of the event here, and view some of the new products on display below.
Novatech Group featured its Element sliding hybrid patio door that combines aluminum, PVC...more »

Market recovery, pending Energy Star changes, set stage for busy show in September

Components designed to provide enhanced energy performance were featured by numerous suppliers at last year's GlassBuild in Atlanta.
Improving markets enjoyed by some window and door manufacturers already and anticipated by others are setting the stage for a busy GlassBuild America: The Glass, Window & Door Expo coming this fall. Nearly 7,000 industry...more »

Welcome to Window & Door's ongoing coverage of the 2012 Fensterbau/Frontale trade fair. This page provides a look at some of the window and door components and equipment showcased at the international event, held in Nuremberg, Germany at the end of march.
Click here to read our overview report of the event.
Attention Fensterbau Exhibitors: If you’d...more »

A contemporary styel door and window in the Kolbe booth.
A walk through the aisles of the International Builders' Show yesterday before it opened suggests when new construction does comeback, it's likely to be feature more contemporary styling. From an industry perspective, it is most evident in doors.
Traditional six-panel designs had migrated to more Craftsman styles and...more »

I thought I would return to GlassBuild one more time for this week's Talk. This week, I'd like to note that looking at the booths of vinyl window extruders in Atlanta, you would almost think no one sold white windows anymore. Nearly everything had a coating or laminate on it.
Of course, that's not true in the real world, or at least the U.S. market as a whole. White still counts for the large...more »